We're coming to Marian University!

Show your commitment to athlete well-being by making your game an official DI event. We’ll provide materials, messaging, and support to raise awareness for mental health in sports. 

Our team will be at your event with engaging resources, conversations, and ways for athletes to connect with the support they need. 

Learn about tools, strategies, and professional resources that help athletes manage stress, anxiety, and performance pressures. 

Student-athletes have the opportunity to take an active role in mental health advocacy by becoming a Dragonfly Initiative Student-Athlete Representative. As a representative, you’ll help raise awareness, foster open conversations, and connect your peers with valuable resources—all while making a meaningful impact in your sports community. 

Find out how to connect with trusted mental health professionals, peer support networks, and additional resources. 

Email info@dragonflyinitiative.org or call (312) 999-3584.
 

• Format: Choose between a 2-hour or 4-hour session, or request a custom-tailored session designed to fit the needs of your student-athletes.
• Who It's For: Outgoing high school seniors and incoming collegiate athletes preparing for the next level.
• Host a Workshop: Schools and colleges can bring this workshop to their campus to better support student-athletes. 

• Managing the Mental Load – Balancing academics, athletics, and personal well-being.
• Building Resilience – Coping with pressure, performance expectations, and new environments.
• Accessing Support – Where to find mental health resources, mentorship, and guidance on campus.
• The College Athlete Experience – Hear firsthand from student-athletes who’ve made the transition.
• Much, Much More - Additional topics include time management, social media pressures, building team dynamics, talking to coach, and managing expectations—all designed to prepare you for the full collegiate athlete experience.

This workshop was thoughtfully developed through a collaboration between student-athletes, sports psychologists, and learning specialists ensuring that participants receive research-backed strategies on topics relevant to today’s athletes. From managing stress to optimizing performance and maintaining mental well-being, this workshop addresses the real challenges student-athletes face. 

One of the most powerful aspects of this workshop is our student-athlete panel. Led by members of our leadership team, along with alumni and current collegiate athletes, the panel shares real-life experiences, challenges, and strategies for success. Featuring athletes from diverse backgrounds and paths, this discussion offers attendees a genuine, relatable perspective on what to expect in college athletics.   

Email info@dragonflyinitiative.org or call (312) 999-3584.